My remote wont bring up Front Row

The remote was working beautifully last week, and then today it won't bring up Front Row when I pres the Menu button. It will raise and lower the volume, just not start Front Row. The computer and remote are less than a month old. Any sugesstions??
Thanks.

It could be that the computer is doing other tasks therefore the remote is not responding, because the computer can not multitask quickly (unless it is a core duo processor). Another thing is that the remote was damaged or defected in some way or the battery is low (in that case, get it replaced). Also try pressing the menu button 2 or 3 times and try to do it when the computer is not buisy.
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